Job Description: Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled installation and service of safety systems and related devices. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower-level safety systems technicians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. + Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. + Maintains, installs, tests and repairs fire alarm systems. + Provides work direction, training/mentoring of lower level safety systems technicians, and/or trades, workers in fire systems installation, repair and maintenance. + Installs, maintains, tests and repairs sprinkler systems. + Installs, tests and repairs fire extinguishers. + Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS ). + Provides panel training to other staff. May input asset data and other information on computerized work order system. + Installs, maintains, tests and repairs fire pumps. + Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + State of Ohio Fire Protection Individual License required with the following endorsements. + Employee must have one of the three below endorsements upon hire. 120 days following hire, employee must possess all three endorsements. + Fire Alarm/ Detection* + Sprinklers/ Standpipes* + Portable Fire Extinguishers* + Journey-level working knowledge of fire systems or related technology, including skill in installation and service of fire systems and components. + Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure. + Add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages. + Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems. + Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial, form. + Work independently or with others. + Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community + Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment. + Ability to interpret advanced code, review blueprints, reset fire panels. + Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures. + Work at heights. + Lift up to 50 lbs. + 48 months skilled experience in fire safety system field, or equivalent; + Successful completion of written and/or practical test may be required. + Valid driver’s license + May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards, may be exposed to dangerous machinery, confined spaces. + An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills. * Must be obtained within 120 days after employment. Employee must possess at least one of these endorsements upon hire. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of employee mentoring, training, development and inventory control**. **developed after employment. Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration Department: Life Safety Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Cory Dorton, dorton@ohio.edu Employment Type: full-time regular Advertised Salary: AFSCME |08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate